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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Government To Continue Organising LTdL - Khairy

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The Youth and Sports Ministry has no
intention to privatise the organising of the prestigious Le Tour de
Langkawi (LTdL), yet.

Its Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said deciding on allowing the private
sector to organise the LTdL needs a careful study and must be given due
consideration to maintain the standard and status of the LTdL.

"We do not want to give the organizing rights to a private organisation
that will not be able to upkeep the excellence in organising a mega
event like the prestigious LTdL which has won due recognition from the
International Cycling Federation (UCI) for four consecutive years," he
said after launching the 19th LTdL edition at the Ministry's Multi
Purpose Hall, here, Tuesday.

During the launch that was attended by Malaysian National Cycling
Federation (MNCF) President Datuk Abu Samah Abdul Wahab and National
Sports Council (NSC) director-general Datuk Seri Zolkples Embong, Khairy
said the NSC had received UCI's 'Excellent Level of Organization' award
for four consecutive years.

However, he did not rule out the possibility of such a move in the
future, just like how the Monsoon Cup sailing event saw a transition
from the government to private sector.

He added that such a move could reduce the government's cost for organising the event.

Khairy said the 19th LTdL would be held from Feb 27 to March 8, covering a distance of 1,506.5km.
-- BERNAMA